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Mini Vanilla Bean Cakes

Mini Vanilla Bean Cakes for Sweet Celebrations and Cozy Moments

Mini Vanilla Bean Cakes are delightful treats that elevate any gathering with their tender crumb and aromatic vanilla flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cakes
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Sifted for lighter texture
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness for optimal results
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Room temperature
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature, beaten
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 tsp Scraped Vanilla Bean Seeds
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 tsp Clear Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream or Milk
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Edible Easter Grass Use within serving time
  • 1/2 cup Pastel Sprinkles Use within serving time

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Cupcake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • sifter
  • whisk
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a nonstick cupcake pan by lightly spraying it with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the room temperature whole milk and egg whites until fully combined.
  4. Using a stand mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Mix in the scraped vanilla bean seeds and pure vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually alternate adding the dry and wet mixtures into the creamed butter until fully combined.
  7. Scoop the batter into your prepared cupcake wells, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven and let the cakes cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then blend in clear vanilla extract and heavy cream until desired consistency.
  10. Once the cakes are cool, trim the domes off and pipe frosting onto one cake, stacking another on top.
  11. Decorate with edible Easter grass and pastel sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients like butter, milk, and egg whites are at room temperature for better emulsification.

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